For our first Encyclopedia Hoonatica post, we’ll make it fairly easy. How many vehicles have cycle fenders?
Cycle fenders, as most Hoons know, are separate from the car’s body, hug the wheels closely, and in the case of front fenders usually turn with the wheels. The two cycle-fender-equipped examples in the illustration above are about as far removed as vehicles can get: a 1999 Panoz roadster and a 1940’s Scammell Pioneer military truck.
Please read through the comments before you post, and try to add one that has not been mentioned. The idea is to develop an all-inclusive list, not have 99 comments all reading “Caterham Seven.” As always, an embedded photo or two would be a nice touch.
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By Peter Tanshanomi
Tanshanomi is Japanese [単車のみ] for "motorcycle(s) only." Though primarily tasked with creating two-wheel oriented content for Hooniverse, Pete is a lover of all sorts of motorized vehicles.
Kamil Kaluski
Not exactly swinging for the fences here, but the Plymouth Prowler
<img src="http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1990-1999/1993-Plymouth-Prowler-Concept-takeout.jpg" "width=500" /img>
That's what I was going to add!!
The Prowler is a bunt, only Chrysler could fuck up an open wheel roadster.
I refuse to speak ill of the Prowler, if only because the '97 had the same V6 that was in my old Intrepid – I'd like to think it's somehow connected to something cool.
I can't speak against the V6 either, just the execution of the entire vehicle.
But can we list all 160 -plus different kit car versions of a Seven?
Lotus Mk 6:
<img src="http://britishracecar.com/MariRyan-LotusMark6/MariRyan-LotusMark6-BA.jpg">
Lotus Mk IV:
<img src="http://www.colinchapmanmuseum.org.uk/Lotus%20Images/Lotus%20Mk%20IV%20series/Article%201/Mk%20IV%204.jpg">
The original Morgan three wheeler:
<img src="http://www.baileycar.com/morgan3wheeler.jpg">
Oh, and the image came from here: http://www.baileycar.com/morgan100.html
GAH! You bastard, I posted that seconds after you. Heh, guess I have to defer to you as the speedier poster.
And the Morgan 4/4 Series I:
<img src="http://www.motorbase.com/pictures/contributions/990913/std_1938_morgan_4-4_1.jpg">
And for something really obscure – the French Sandford, a variation of the Morgan built under license.
<img src="http://www.morgan3w.de/photos/album7_3.jpg">
Lotus Mk III:
<img src="http://www.williamsandpritchardregister.co.uk/Lotus%20IIIb%202.jpg">
It looks happy and terrified at the same time!
I think Colin might have taken away one too many supports for the right fender, either that or there has been some sort of incident.
Morgan SuperSport?
<img src="http://shoutingthomas.typepad.com/photos/antique_motorcycle_show_2/50.gif">
Ford Indigo Concept car.
<img src="http://www.getsupercars.com/albums/Ford/indigo-concept/ford-indigo-concept002.jpg">
Crikey, I'm struggling on this for cars within the last 50 years or so, didn't expect that to happen!
The Lotus 340R always reminds me of that thing.
<img src="http://ploader.net/files/e7e5ed46cc842ecd1ba7f33611ad9539.jpg">
I'd forgotten the 340, what a folly that thing was. I see the resemblence, though. Very much so.
Lotus Mk II:
<img src="http://www.lotus7register.co.uk/images/7%20story/Lotus%20Mark%20II.jpg">
KTM X-Bow, does that count?
<img src="http://robson.m3rlin.org/cars/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/ktm_x-bow_01_1920x1200-copy.jpg" width="600">
Of course it does. Damn you!
Shit yeah it does. Awesome. Plus, its a KTM!
Damn, you beat me to it.
Not sure if it counts…. Ford Model A? Not entirely separate from the rest of the body….
<img src="http://chilliwack.vccc.com/gfx/1928%20Ford%20Model%20A.JPG">
Nope, needs to be separate from the body and running boards, otherwise 95% of pre-war cars qualify.
Yeah, I knew it was stretching it… that and it would refer to many many cars, but I gave it a shot.
If I could "thumbs down" my own post, I would.
Lotus Mk I:
<img src="http://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Lotus_Mark_1.jpg">
Really just a modified Austin 7, but the Austins fenders ran down into running boards.
<img src="http://www.edmunds.com/media/il/features/general/aerial.atom/ariel.atom.f34.500.jpg">
Aerial Atom
From Edmunds.com
Allard J2X:
<img src="http://webhome.idirect.com/%7Erharring/jm8i2968.jpg" width=600>
Aptera 2e
<img src="http://www.aptera.com/sites/default/files/pics/DSC_7242.jpg">
Cars, not wheeled mechanical clownfish!
With the tapered back end, I can unfortunately see a "painfully-extruded cycle-fendered turd".
Ariel Atom… X
Edit: Rusty beat me to it
Sorry mate, inspired by Jeffs KTM!
Maserati A6GCS
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3958763899_eede104ce7_z.jpg?zz=1" width="640" height="480" alt="47_turin_gp_valentino_park_alberto_ascari_maserati_a6gcs_leads_luigi_villoresi_maserati_a6gcs" />
Aston Martin DB1
<img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1277/4682554203_e3bf52975c_z.jpg" width="640" height="625" alt="48 spa 24hr leslie johnson jock horsfall aston martin db1" />
Ferrari 166 SC
<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4686012638_8a2127c552.jpg" width="500" height="308" alt="49 mille miglia giovanni bracco umberto maglioli ferrari 166sc" />
Frazier Nash Le Mans
<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4686012516_826dfa1911_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="49 le mans 24hr norman culpan hj aldington frazer-nash" />
Tramontana R…
<img src="http://dvice.com/pics/Tramontana-R.jpg"width=500>
My inner 8-year-old is confused, torn and confounded: Is this hideously good looking in a jet-fighter-meets-Formula-1 sorta way or is it just hideous looking?
I'll have to consult with my actual 15-year-old & 11-year-old at home. Maybe even drag in a random an actual 8-year-old off the street.
My inner 8-year-old is in charge of all my vehicular decisions.
Except when it comes to the Town Cow; my inner 88-year-old handles anything involving that.
My god, it's like looking at stars… I must go google!
I would love it if the front didn't look like a hammerhead shark.
I just realized that if it weren't for the wing mirrors, I wouldn't really be sure which end was the front…
<img src="http://www.clevislauzon.qc.ca/Professeurs/Mecanique/ethierp/3-wheels/images/cl3_22.jpg">
Grinnall Scorpion (three wheeler version). Another bike engined confection built in a shed in the countryside.
Photo from clevislauzon.qc.ca, probably a copy of a copy of a copy.
1954 HRG Volvo
<img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Simms_Exeter_2004_1954_HRG_Volvo.JPG">
I forgot where that picture came from – some great post somewhere on a fantastic rally, but I can't remember for the life of me what it was. Any help, or just another raving internet commentator?
Damn, I was trying to think of the name of it. I was thinking '48 Frazer-Nash BMW, but was looking for the above. Nice work.
Rusty, I DO have a secret stash for situations such as this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scroggzilla/).
Bah. Stewards! I demand a recount!
I suggest giving Scroggs a drive-through penalty, but only when he has built up a 30-40s lead on the car behind.
RCR Nemesis (I'm seeing a pattern here)
<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4850001716_afcfd1c334.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="RCR SuperLite Nemesis" />
Healey Silverstone:
<img src="http://www.transportspecs.com/images/decades/healey_silverstone.jpg">
Bandini 1100C
<img src="http://www.sportscardigest.com/wp-content/uploads/Bandini-Bill-King.jpg" style="width: 545px; height: 438px; border: 0" alt="imgTag" />
Damn, I've been beaten to it. Any time a Crosley engine is benchmarked, awesome happens.
Bentley 4-1/2 Litre/Blower Bentley:
<img src="http://www.autointell.com/european_companies/rolls-royce-bentley/bentley-history/4-5-litre-Blower-Bentley-390.jpg">
Bandini 750 Sport Siluro
<img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d5/Bandini750ss.jpg" style="width: 541px; height: 352px; border: 0" alt="imgTag" />
1948 Tasco prototype
<img src="http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Tasco/48-Tasco_Prototype_DV_08_AI_07.jpg" width=500>
That, sir, is impressive. Looks like the cockpit from an Avro Anson fell on it.
Damn tonyola, you can't get any more obscure than this one! FTW!
And they say the Edsel looked, um, feminine, up front?
Alfa Romeo 8C 2900A
<img width=500 src="http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/4297/Alfa-Romeo-8C-2900A-Botticella-Spider_2.jpg">
(From ” target=”_blank”>http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/4297/Alfa-Romeo-8C-2900A-Botticella-Spider.html)
Light Car Company Rocket:
<img src="http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_52/car_photo_26167_7.jpg"> ” target=”_blank”>http://photos.evo.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_52/car_photo_26167_7.jpg
That's weird, I posted that exact photo from Evo about ten minutes ago, but it goed away. Does Nibbles run this place too?
You mean "Hoonibbles?"
Vanwall GPR V12.
I find the cycle fenders disguised with tyre treads amusing.
<img src="http://ploader.net/files/15ff0af8da5f12e31499091dd959043f.jpg" width="80%">
Nice! Rinspeed painted the fenders on their Mono Ego to resemble treads when they first released it. Apparently they have since reconsidered (too gaudy? tasteless? over the top? I mean, this is Rinspeed…) since all of the current photos show unadorned glossy black fenders.
<img src="http://www.rinspeed.com/images/photos/mono_ego/mono_oben.jpg" width="500" >
This is to represent the huge array of Lotus Seven inspired cars made by British niche and kit-car manufacturers:
<img src="http://ploader.net/files/5ff7d230738f073862790f18636fbd43.jpg">
The car the Panoz Roadster was based on, the TMC Costin, which was sort of based on a Seven:
<img src="http://www.leblogauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/Nicolas/TMC_Costin.jpg"> ” target=”_blank”>http://www.leblogauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/Nicolas/TMC_Costin.jpg
FM Westfield – assuming kit cars are fair game.
<img src="http://www.flyinmiata.com/westfield/images/IMG_6560_350.jpg" width="600">
'FM' Westfield? What does the 'FM' bit stand for?
VW GX3
<img src="http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Volkswagen-GX3-FA-1024×768.jpg" width="500" />
I so wish it had made it to production…
Don’t we all.
Nice, I was trying to remember the name of that one.
http://dailyyeah.com/wp-content/gallery/campagna-…
Compagna T-Rex
As far as I know, the only Porsche automobile (tractors not included) with cycle fenders was the Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid.
<img src="http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/images/large/3456-1.jpg" width="500">
Prove me wrong scroggz. Prove me wrong…
On that Lohner-Porsche the fenders are attached to the running boards, so they don't quite qualify. On this one, however, they're good to go:
<img src="http://www.flat4.org/galerie/albums/userpics/10276/1902_Vratislavice_a_Lohner-Porsche-800.jpg" width="500" >
<img src="http://www.slowcarclub.com/santapod-06/2cv-specials-racing.jpg" width="640" height="480" />
Citroen 2CV-based specials.
That's hilarious – looks like they drag-race between picnics.
There are some in this photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47594612@N02/sets/72…
Find them and name them, if you can see through the shaky shots.
http://nasafetyprograms.com/images/Lunar-Rover.jp…
It's out of this world!
<img src="http://nasafetyprograms.com/images/Lunar-Rover.jpg">
Thanks!
Nice call!
I notice a few "cars you should know" missing.
Mercedes SSK (the original inspiration for thousands of tack VW kits and neo-classics):
<img src="http://www.dream-car.ch/klausenmemorial06/31_Mercedes_SSK_Schenk.jpg">
The MG M-Type Midget or for that matter most pre-war MGs:
<img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cf/MG_M-Type_1930_3.jpg" width=600>
The Kurtis-Kraft 500S:
<img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/1953_Kurtis_500.JPG" width = 600>
For something really obscure a 1940 Morris Commercial 15CWT military truck:
<img src="http://www.43rdrecce.co.uk/paulsmorris.jpg" width="600/"> <a href="http://www.43rdrecce.co.uk/paulsmorris.jpg” target=”_blank”>http://www.43rdrecce.co.uk/paulsmorris.jpg
Some Dutch stuff:
The Carver-One
<img src="http://www.rijtesten.nl/afbeeldingen/318/carver_one_01.jpg">
The Pal-V
<img src="http://www.cabecadecuia.com/imagem/materias/7ed61a688306384fa8e6550f768271fe.jpg">
The Donkervoort D8
<img src="http://www.eternalmachinery.com/seven/donkervoort_x.jpg">
Spyker 20/30 pk
<img src="http://www.paul-wouters.nl/spyker9.jpg">
II swear I know some other ones, they're juuust out of reach…anyway,
<img src="http://www.diseno-art.com/images/ford_indigo.jpg">
Ford Indigo
A certain '32 Ford
<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/2327838360_32c359310b.jpg">
also, this crazy buggy beemer:
<img src="http://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/1995-just_4-2_concept/1024×768/wallpaper_02.htm">
The Sub G1:
<img src="http://www.sub3wheeler.com/images/img_complete/high-res_complete06.jpg" width="500">
Rinspeed Mono Ego
<img src="http://www.arabaresim.net/files/images/1997-Rinspeed-Mono-Ego-Araba-resimleri-otomobil1024x768-model-araba-resimleri-duvar-kagidi-kagitlari.jpg" width="600">
Here's an Amilcar CC (1922 – 1925).
<img src="http://sinsheim.technik-museum.de/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2632&g2_serialNumber=2" width=600>
To be fair, not all of these had fenders at all, like many cars of their era.
wow… complete with dis-embodied head of a driver!
Yeah, there were some crazy option packages back then, eh?
i would have to say more "complete experience" as opposed to crazy! 😉
Not to nitpick but do the 3-wheel vehicles count? I don't believe they are technically classified as cars. [/splitting hairs]
The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile considers the three-wheelers here as cars. Basically, if it has a steering wheel instead of handlebars, it's a car.
You might could add, if you sit in it, then it is a car. If you ride on top of it, it isn't a car.
This is a car:
<img src="http://blog.hemmings.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/ACE3wheeler_0248_resized.jpg">
This is not a car:
<img src="http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/brp_can-am_spyder.jpg">
I'll admit the law probably views these two vehicles as equal and would require a motorcycle license to drive either one.
Yea, but what does the government know?
The legal definition and the correct definition are rarely the same thing.
Depends on the jurisdiction. Here in Washington, a three-wheeler with a steering wheel, a seat instead of a saddle, and a partially- or fully-enclosed cabin is plated and insured as a motorcycle but may be driven without a motorcycle license or helmet. Oh, and if it is new enough, it has to have a seatbelt. The bottom line is that this state, at least, makes the same distinction as you did with your examples.
Ecomobile/Monotracer…car?
<img src="http://randomous.com/floatbox/images/ecomobile3.jpg" width="480">
Looks like it uses handlebars. I'd call it a motorcycle with a really elaborate fairing.
According to Britannica: Four-wheeled automotive vehicle designed for passenger transportation and commonly propelled by an internal-combustion engine using a volatile fuel.
I'm not trying to start a
fightdiscussion, just inquiring to the commentariat's opinion.Personally I quite like P161911's definition.
Australian sports car with LS1 5.7 litre Corvette V8 power
[img ]http://www.classiccar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/Elfin-MS8-fq.jpg[/img]
Try again…
Australian sports car with LS1 5.7 litre Corvette V8 power
<img src="http://www.classiccar.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/Elfin-MS8-fq.jpg">
How about some Campagna stuff ?
http://www.toxel.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/v…
http://www.auto123.com/ArtImages/104946/campagna-…
What can I say. I do like the sight of Gold, specially gold coins such as Krugerrand but also Lunar Coins espcecially Snake coin and dont forget Canadian Maple Leaf and Australia Gold Nugget